05/12/2014 - Minutes 11
City of Tigard
Park & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Meeting Minutes
TIGARD
MEETING DATE: May 12, 2014 7 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Works Building, Auditorium, 8777 SW Burnham
Street
The purpose of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board is to advise and advocate
for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.
1. Roll Call: At 7 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Chairman Troy Mears.
Members: Present
Dave Brown No
Claudia Ciobanu Yes
Peggy Faber Yes
Marshall Henry Yes
Troy Mears Yes
Holly Polivka Yes
Note. There is one current vacancy on the board.
Other:
Barry Albertson No Tigard-Tualatin School District Liaison
Paul Drechsler No Alternate
Gary Romans Yes Alternate
Marland Henderson Yes Council Liaison
City of Tigard Staff Present:
Brian Rager Interim Public Works Director
Steve Martin Public Works Division Manager
Martin McKnight Parks Supervisor
Marissa Grass Associate Planner
Tom McGuire Assistant Community Development
Director
Susan Shanks Senior Planner
Renee' Ferguson PRAB Recorder
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Audience:
Neal Brown, Carine Arendes and Tim Pepper.
2. Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2014
Holly Polivka moved to approve the April 14, 2014, meeting minutes. Marshall Henry
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a majority vote of the board
members present with Claudia Ciobanu, Marshall Henry, Troy Mears and Holly Polivka
voting yes. Peggy Faber abstained.
3. Comments from the Audience
Neal Brown, 13853 SW Boxelder St., spoke to the board about his desire for the city and
YMCA to collaborate on the development of a recreation center in Tigard.
Carine Arendes, 9524 SW North Dakota St., a member of City Center Advisory Committee
(CCAC), said the first Downtown Art Walk will be June 2 through June 22, 2014.
Tim Pepper, 14550 SW 120 ' Pl., a representative of the Friends of East Bull Mountain
Park, reported on volunteer group's efforts in trail building and removal of non-native
plants.
4. Memorial Wall
Richard Shavey spoke to the board about his desire for the city to build a memorial
honoring military personnel. He suggested the memorial be sited along the newly leased
property for the Tigard Street Trail.
Troy Mears commented due to the property being leased from the railroad, placing a
permanent structure would not be allowed.
Brian Rager replied the lease is for 99 years and at the railroad's request, the city would have
180 days to remove any structures placed on the property.
5. Heritage Tree Proposal
Associate Planner Marissa Grass asked the board to consider giving special designation to
two trees under the city's Heritage and Significant Tree programs. She provided a handout
that is on file in the PRAB record. Some of the highlights include:
• A black walnut tree is located on SW Tigard Street and is approximately 75 years old.
• A European birch tree is located on SW O'Mara Street and is approximately 77 years
old.
• The birch tree is listed on the City of Tigard Nuisance Species List because of its
ability to spread into natural areas and out-compete native species.
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Claudia Ciobanu moved to recommend the black walnut tree on SW Tigard Street to be
listed as a Heritage Tree. Holly Polivka seconded the motion. The recommendation was
approved by a unanimous vote of the board members present with Claudia Ciobanu,
Marshall Henry, Troy Mears, Peggy Faber and Holly Polivka voting yes.
The board decided to not give special designation to the European birch tree.
6. River Terrace Parks Plan Review
Assistant Community Development Director Tom McGuire and Senior Planner Susan
Shanks spoke to the board and provided a handout for the future development of River
Terrace; this handout is on file in the PRAB record. Some of the highlights include:
• 19.25 acres of land is recommended for community parks.
• 9.62 acres of land is recommended for neighborhood parks.
• 8.02 acres of land is recommended for linear parks.
• 3.01 miles are proposed for trails.
• 65 acres are under natural resource protection.
Holly Polivka asked why the plan will include several neighborhood and community parks
for the planned population of the area.
Tom McGuire replied that River Terrace is an undeveloped area and will accommodate
multiple park locations.
Susan Shanks asked the board for comments on the city's plan of removing the Roy Rogers
Greenway Trail and keeping the River Terrace trail, formally known as the 300 Foot Trail.
Marshall Henry expressed his desire for walking trails to be included in the River Terrace
planning.
Troy Mears asked if the current proposal would separate the trail along Roy Rogers Road.
Mr. McGuire responded two trails were proposed in a large greenway along both sides of
Roy Rogers Road and one trail will remain in a smaller corridor.
Ms. Shanks said the council will be updated on the progress of River Terrace at its June 17,
2014, city council meeting.
7. Park Updates
Martin McKnight provided the following updates:
• Construction of community gardens at Jack Park has been completed.
• Invasive plants are being removed at the Steve Street property.
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• Basketball court improvements at Jack Park and Cook Park are being reviewed.
• Due to an increase of vandalism at Woodard Park, a security camera has been
installed.
8. Westside Trail Planning
Steve Martin provided handouts and spoke to the board on the Westside Trail planning;
these handouts are on file in the PRAB record. Some of the highlights include:
• The trail will connect areas of Tigard, unincorporated Bull Mountain and King City.
• Due to the steep terrain, a section going over Bull Mountain will not be rated as an
American with Disabilities Act trail section.
Marshall Henry moved to approve the concept plan to include the Westside Trail through
River Terrace. Peggy Faber seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote of the board members present with Claudia Ciobanu, Marshall Henry, Troy
Mears, Peggy Faber and Holly Polivka voting yes.
Holly Polivka moved to approve the recommendation for the PRAB to review the trails in
the future. Claudia Ciobanu seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote of the board members present with Claudia Ciobanu, Marshall Henry, Troy
Mears, Peggy Faber and Holly Polivka voting yes.
9. Non-Agenda Items
Steve Martin asked the board to move next month's PRAB meeting location to Town Hall.
The board agreed to move its next meeting to Town Hall.
Mr. Martin updated the board that executive session training will be held during a future
meeting.
Mr. Martin updated the board on the progress of the recreation program consultant. The
consultant will be researching options in Tigard.
8. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
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11. Adjourn
At 8:40 p.m., the PRAB adjourned.
Next Meeting
• June 9, 2014—Tigard Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd..
/s/ Renee Ferguson
Renee Ferguson, PRAB Recorder
Attest:
/s/ Troy Mears
Chairman Troy Mears
Date: June 9, 2014
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